Mitch Frank

Mitch Frank

Senior Editor for News

About

Mitch Frank joined Wine Spectator as associate editor in 2005 and serves as news editor for the magazine and WineSpectator.com. He was promoted to senior editor for news in 2022.

Frank previously worked at Time magazine, where he covered American politics and global affairs. He has published two books for teenage readers: Understanding September 11th and Understanding the Holy Land. Since 2010, he and his family have lived in New Orleans. When he's not tasting wine, Mitch loves great food, great music, and watching the New York Mets break his heart.

Not a Fan of Dry January. But What About Damp?
Opinion

Not a Fan of Dry January. But What About Damp?

It’s possible to responsibly assess your relationship with alcohol without falling into the …

Jan 24, 2024
What Were Wine's Biggest Deals of 2023?
News

What Were Wine's Biggest Deals of 2023?

In uncertain times for wine, stronger players are scooping up small but promising vintners

Dec 29, 2023
Mixed Times for Wine
News

Mixed Times for Wine

Recent trends in wine sales and consumption paint a complex picture of the industry

Dec 31, 2023
Why Does That Red Wine Give You a Headache? It Could be a Healthy Polyphenol
News

Why Does That Red Wine Give You a Headache? It Could be a Healthy Polyphenol

A new study finds that quercetin slows alcohol metabolism for some people; Wine Spectator …

Nov 20, 2023
Wine and Luxury: Bernard Arnault
People

Wine and Luxury: Bernard Arnault

A look at the life and times of the top man at Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy

Dec 15, 2023
Alcohol Czar? Nope, Heffalump
News in Print

Alcohol Czar? Nope, Heffalump

No, the federal government isn’t planning to limit you to two glasses of wine a week

Dec 15, 2023
Harvest: Italy Overcomes a Damp 2023
News

Harvest: Italy Overcomes a Damp 2023

Despite a rainy, humid summer, winemakers are confident about this year's vintage

Dec 15, 2023
White Wine Surge? Only for One Grape
News in Print

White Wine Surge? Only for One Grape

Sauvignon Blanc leads the uptick in U.S. white wine consumption 

Nov 30, 2023
South Florida: U.S. Food and Wine Destinations
Travel

South Florida: U.S. Food and Wine Destinations

The cities and communities stretching from Miami to Palm Beach are hard to summarize. For …

Nov 30, 2023